Critical and Historical Essays, Volume 1J. M. Dent, 1951 - 1338 pages |
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... gives us a novel ; Mr. Hallam a critical and argumenta- tive history . Both are occupied with the same matter . But the former looks at it with the eye of a sculptor . His intention is to give an express and lively image of its external ...
... gives us a novel ; Mr. Hallam a critical and argumenta- tive history . Both are occupied with the same matter . But the former looks at it with the eye of a sculptor . His intention is to give an express and lively image of its external ...
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... give a large supply ; but they were not disposed to give it in exchange for a prerogative of which they altogether denied the existence . If they acceded to the proposal of the King , they recognised the legality of the writs of ship ...
... give a large supply ; but they were not disposed to give it in exchange for a prerogative of which they altogether denied the existence . If they acceded to the proposal of the King , they recognised the legality of the writs of ship ...
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... give annoyance to the Govern- ment ; and Walpole determined to make an example of the patriotic cornet . Pitt was accordingly dismissed from the service . Mr. Thackeray says that the Minister took this step because he plainly saw that ...
... give annoyance to the Govern- ment ; and Walpole determined to make an example of the patriotic cornet . Pitt was accordingly dismissed from the service . Mr. Thackeray says that the Minister took this step because he plainly saw that ...
Contents
HALLAMS HISTORY | 3 |
RANKES HISTORY OF THE POPES | 31 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 77 |
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